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Vocabulary Entry
principal
|noun • noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who has controlling authority in an organization or an institution.
Example Sentences
"The principal of the school announced a new policy."
"She met with the principal to discuss her son's progress."
"The principal played a key role in the community outreach program."
N
noun
The primary sum of money or capital in a financial context.
Example Sentences
"You need to pay back the principal amount along with the interest."
"The principal of the loan is due in five years."
"Investing early can help grow your principal significantly."
A
adjective
Most important; primary.
Example Sentences
"The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss budget cuts."
"Education is a principal concern for the community."
"His principal focus is on expanding the business."